To be teased or mocked, usually in a playful or non-malicious manner. I always get a ribbing from my girlfriend for the bathrobe I wear around the house.Don't be offended if you get a bit of a ribbing when you start working here—our team has a fondness for poking fun at one another.
To tease or mock someone, usually in a playful or non-malicious manner. My girlfriend always gives me a ribbing about the bathrobe I wear around the house.Don't be offended if the team gives you a bit of a ribbing when you start working here—they have a fondness for poking fun at one another.